K1 Visa Denied - Santo Domingo

[alexisr85 2]

Hello Everyone,

Sorry for the HUGE delay, but life has kept me quite busy. Few updates:

* I reached out to my Senator and Congressman and they were not able to do much for me. They wanted to meet with me when I came back to the states, but I figured by then it would be too late. I went to the Consulate and managed to speak to the supervisor outside by the Domex window. She knew exactly who I was and continued to tell me she could not help me. Prior to speaking with her, I went to the line for US Citizen Services (I forget the name) and asked to speak to someone there regarding my situation. One of the non-supervisors spoke with an American worker inside from this department, who asked the supervisor outside by Domex to speak with me (this is the supervisor that coordinates the lines outside and such - they all wear the white shirts).

I spoke with the supervisor, who advised me there was nothing to do. I asked her to put me on the phone with the lady from US Citizen Services, which she did (she placed the handset underneath the barrier) and I explained the situation and told her I had email correspondence showing that I could meet with the CO again to present additional evidence. After some back and forth and explaining and persistence, she asked the outside supervisor to call the CO Supervisor inside and see if I could enter. Apparently, he/she responded nothing could be done. I asked the outside supervisor again to please call and explain the situation, as she had nothing to lose by trying to help me. I showed her copies of the email the I received saying I could come with additional evidence and she then said she'd call one more time and get her ear chewed off if it would make me happy. The CO Supervisor said to schedule another appointment!!

I went ahead and explained that I needed it for this same week, to which I was advised by the outside supervisor that the whole week had openings. Keep in mind I never spoke with the CO Supervisor, just the outside supervisor, who was on the phone inside the booths that are outside by Domex. I managed to schedule another appointment on the site and set it up for a few days later. We gathered all the evidence, receipts, and just about anything we could think of. The day of the appointment came, we entered, and waited to be called.

We were called to a window and after the lady greeted us (very nicely), she asked for a minute to find our case, as she saw something on the system (seems she saw we had already been denied). Guess who comes to the window? The CO who denied our case! She asked me what we're doing here, if we were denied and a decision was made. She was super rude again and, frankly, just so mean. I showed her the email advising we could bring the evidence. She took everything I gave her and literally took over 200 pictures (4x6) from our albums, all our Greeting Cards, original documents, etc., added them to the top of the case file that she brought over, put a rubber band over it all and said "the case is still denied."

I told her she didn't even look at the evidence, to which she said she did and the decision stands. That I'd have to take it up with USCIS once the case is transferred back to the US. I asked for her supervisor. A gentleman came by and I spoke with him, explained the treatment, told him what she just did, and said this was unfair and we were not even given a proper chance. I was very professional and detailed and calm. He advised me he would personally look through everything. I had even included all of our photo albums from Google (Picasa) showing over 4,000 photos, many videos of us over the years, Facebook conversations, and Facebook usernames and passwords for both of us to show the relationship and posts and such.

We were asked to sit down. We were called again to a different window (26 I believe this time, where the first time was 4 or 5 this time around). There was, again, the dreaded CO from before. She simply typed away on her computer, was a bit "nicer," although it seemed obviously forced, and then asked us to have a seat. After a few hours, we were called to the investigation room. My fiancee went first and I went second. This time around it was harsher. I could barely get an answer in, they were disrespectful, mean, and simply disgusting in the way they treated us. At that point, I just gave up. I finished answering whatever questions they asked, but it was clear this was b.s. that they were doing just to finish giving us the same result. The difference here was that a 2nd gentleman (he had a shaved head with glasses) was observing from the corner inside the investigation room. The investigator was a bit lighter skinned this time around, but irrelevant to the fact, he spoke Spanish and was simply accusing us of fraud and a bunch of things. I could NOT get a word in or explain anything. I can understand him trying to pressure me and my fiancee, but the treatment was shitty and I felt disrespected. I knew then and there that this was going nowhere.

We sat outside after the investigation and waited to be called. Eventually, the same CO called us and we were advised it was still denied. I asked for my original documents back, as I provided the originals AND the copies. She wanted to keep ALL the pictures, ALL our Greeting Cards, and everything else I provided. Clearly she gave no f*cks for us and cared about anything I had to saw. I almost had to beg to get some stuff back. She literally wanted to keep our original Greeting Cards from anniversaries, visits, and special moments. I could not believe it. She want away and eventually came back and gave me some of the stuff back. She kept original receipts with the copies and said everything was "evidence." We left and called it a day.

We put our heads up and then made plans for the future.

*** My fiancee and I decided to get married. I came back to the states, and we planned to get married within 2 months. I managed to get the time off from work and we planned quickly for our wedding. We had a small, beautiful wedding by the ocean and we're now happily married. Of course, I eventually had to leave and she's still there, but within 2-3 months, we're going to file for a CR1. Not doing the K3 Visa at all, as it's possibly a waste of money.

It's a shame all the time and planning and life plans we made were destroyed by the circumstances, but we are happy and hoping that everything goes well this time around. We have nothing but positive things to hope for and we'll see how things go soon enough. If hopefully within a year or so we're together, then the struggle will all be worth it when we can be in each other's arms.

Thanks for reading this and sorry for taking so long to update you guys. I truly appreciate all the time and effort that everyone took to help. I'll be back soon enough within a few months to keep you all updated! The funny thing is that I never heard back from USCIS or got any letter advising our case was either returned, denied, or cancelled. I frankly could care less at this time, but I'm truly just looking forward for a different result this time around and a better experience. Thanks everyone and take care!

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

You did everything you could and put up a good fight, so sorry you were so ill treated and still denied.

Best wishes for the CR1.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

You did everything you could and put up a good fight, so sorry you were so ill treated and still denied.

Best wishes for the CR1.

I concur! Congrats on your marriage and good luck!

[alexisr85 2]

Thanks, guys!

[hosfam 4]

Congratulations with marriage!

[Loveforeverfeb8 14]

Congratulations on your marriage

[intrigueace 14]

Congratulations on your marriage. I'm so sorry for the way you were treated. It's absolutely shameful. Many blessings that you two will be together soon and this will all be behind you.

[NadiellePaul 1]

I just read all of the posts here and your story. It made me tear up! It's so hard to see true love nowadays. And to find someone who will NEVER give up ! Congratulations !

You guys deserve the best. It's been a long an rough road I bet. But You will have an incredible story to share with your grandchildren.

I'm still waiting for NOA2 ... A little apprehensive.

I just can't wait for this waiting time to be over and I can be with my fiancé forever.

I wish u the best

[icechamp31 11]

I hope everything works out for you. Maybe you can file a complaint against that CO. People need to be treated like humans with respect. Refusing to even hear you out and listen to you is just wrong.

[alexisr85 2]

Thank you for the positive thoughts everyone! I'll be sure to update you guys as we go. Good luck to those who are going through the process!

[alexisr85 2]

Quick update everyone:

I just sent out our I-130 this past Friday the 29th and it was received Monday, February 1st! I received an email and text today advising the receipt is on its way. Unfortunately, I had mailed out the 1-130 package back in December (about the 2nd week or so) and I forgot the check! They returned the package and they had reorganized a few things. In addition, each and every page I sent had been scanned (each page had a series of numbers printed on the very bottom/edge of the paper). They advised me to return the package with proper payment, so I send some additional evidence I had forgotten back in December, included the check, made copies of what I added (I have full copies of everything I sent), and sent it right back. I'll keep everyone updated. Wish us luck!

[Vahe Arakelyan 0]

If your fiance messed up on the question, thats pretty much your answer there :/

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

If your fiance messed up on the question, thats pretty much your answer there :/

What question ?

[Kenia~N~Jeury 20]

Best of luck on this journey. It makes me nervous now bc I didn't frontload the application with evidence other than what is stated in the instructions of the 129f. I was told by an experienced person that sometimes when you send tons of stuff the CO might think you are covering "all your bases" to avoid a denial. I just sent 3 pics of us and copies of my passport pages showing we met within the 2 years required. On the SD embassy states to bring evidence to the interview of a bonafide relationship and that's exactly what I will do. If we get denied bc they don't look at the evidence you bring in to the interview how would they know whether you keep in contact with your fiance(e) after application was submitted. I am lost how they denied your case without even looking at the evidence. But all and all best of luck and hoping your CR1 gets approved. I know how hard is to be apart from the person you love. Stay positive and be persistent! Hugs!

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Best of luck on this journey. It makes me nervous now bc I didn't frontload the application with evidence other than what is stated in the instructions of the 129f. I was told by an experienced person that sometimes when you send tons of stuff the CO might think you are covering "all your bases" to avoid a denial. I just sent 3 pics of us and copies of my passport pages showing we met within the 2 years required. On the SD embassy states to bring evidence to the interview of a bonafide relationship and that's exactly what I will do. If we get denied bc they don't look at the evidence you bring in to the interview how would they know whether you keep in contact with your fiance(e) after application was submitted. I am lost how they denied your case without even looking at the evidence. But all and all best of luck and hoping your CR1 gets approved. I know how hard is to be apart from the person you love. Stay positive and be persistent! Hugs!

Heck yes, that's the point ! Cover all your bases with quality evidence not junk fillers and if he thinks it's done to cover all bases then

he is thinking correctly. Who in their right mind wouldn't want to cover all the bases ?

Point of front loading is the CO will have already seen all your evidence before you step into the interview and has most of the time

already made up his mind. Your embassy is a tough nut to crack. Good luck !